FAME Committees
Fame activities are managed by a number of organizational committees. Members are encouraged to become involved with the association on a local, regional or state level. A prerequisite to serving on the FAME Board of Directors is serving on a FAME committee, so become involved today!
Please read the brief descriptions of the seventeen FAME committees. Feel free to contact the committee chair to find out more about the committee by clicking on his or her photo. If you are interested in serving on a committee, complete the form below indicating that you would like to participate. New committee members form most committees are appointed by the FAME President immediately following the Annual Conference. SSYRA, SSYRA Jr., FTR, and Legislative committees are appointed by the FAME President-Elect in the spring.
Concerned about the time commitment? Some committees meet once or twice a year in person or at Annual Conference while most committees conduct business via email, telephone conference or web meeting. Be a part of our growth; fill out the committee interest form on the Leadership homepage or scroll down to the bottom of this page after reviewing the committees for the link to the committee interest form.
The President and President-Elect serve on all committees.
Please read the brief descriptions of the seventeen FAME committees. Feel free to contact the committee chair to find out more about the committee by clicking on his or her photo. If you are interested in serving on a committee, complete the form below indicating that you would like to participate. New committee members form most committees are appointed by the FAME President immediately following the Annual Conference. SSYRA, SSYRA Jr., FTR, and Legislative committees are appointed by the FAME President-Elect in the spring.
Concerned about the time commitment? Some committees meet once or twice a year in person or at Annual Conference while most committees conduct business via email, telephone conference or web meeting. Be a part of our growth; fill out the committee interest form on the Leadership homepage or scroll down to the bottom of this page after reviewing the committees for the link to the committee interest form.
The President and President-Elect serve on all committees.
Angela Michael, Chair
Isabel Turner, Chair
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Committee on Awards:
The Awards Committee promotes and selects the recipients for the Administrator Advocacy Award, the Principals Advocate for Excellence in School Libraries Award, and the Amanda Award. See the Awards Webpage for more information and applications for these awards. 2017-2018 Committee members: Tamara Gramlich, Donna Hall, Aimee Kennedy, Jan Macauley and Shelley Ward |
Julie Hiltz, Chair
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Committee on Communications:
The Communications Committee promotes news and accomplishments of the organization and its members through social media, the FAME website, Florida Media Quarterly (FMQ), email blasts, and other formats. See the Communications Webpage for more information on our social media policy. 2017-2018 Committee members: Nancy Mijangos (FMQ Editor), Rebecca Radic (Website), Samantha Murray, Angela Young |
Lou Greco, Chair
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Committee on Finance:
The Finance Committee develops the budget for the year and ensures the organization remains fiscally secure. |
Sarah Smith, Chair
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Committee on Florida Teens Read:
The Florida Teens Read (FTR) Committee reads and selects the books for the master FTR list specifically chosen to engage high school students (grades 9 through 12) and reflect their interests as well as represent a variety of genres, formats, reading levels, viewpoints, and ethnic and cultural perspectives. Committee members are responsible for promoting the FTR program across Florida, and presenting the award and other sessions at the annual FAME conference. See the FTR webpage for more information including the list of titles and resources. 2018-2019 Committee members: Sarah Aloise (advisor), Tara Cain, Audrey Dombroski, Amy Fussell, Reba Gordon, Melissa Ingram, Lori Martin, Jodie Medley, Samantha Murray, Diana Perri-Haneski, Rebecca Radic, Kristine Smith, Cindy Wray |
Sybil Farwell, Chair
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Committee on Governing Documents:
The Governing Documents Committee annually reviews and updates the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Policies & Procedures documents according to Board recommendations and presents the documents at the annual meeting for a vote. See the Governing Documents Webpage for copies of these documents. 2017-2018 Committee members: Sandra McMichael, Mel Pace, Lucretia Miller, Patricia Franklin |
Sarah Reckenwald, Chair
Lindsey Whittington, Co-Chair
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Committee on Intellectual Freedom:
The Intellectual Freedom Committee strives to insure complete access to library media centers and materials; educates school librarians, administrators, and the general public about the nature and importance of intellectual freedom in the pursuit of learning; monitors, advises, and aids in situations of infringement of freedom of access to information; encourages members to report challenges to intellectual freedom; and recognizes advocates of intellectual freedom. The committee also promotes, selects, and awards the FAME Intellectual Freedom Scholarship to a Florida high school student annually. See the Intellectual Freedom Webpage for more information on the scholarship and how to report a challenge. 2017-2018 Committee members: Kristen Badger, Catherine Brandner, Melanie Mahaffey, Melanie Tahan |
Marie Masferrer, Chair
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Committee on Jim Harbin Student Film Festival:
The Jim Harbin Committee distributes publicity to the county contacts in each district, and organizes and executes a regional and state media festival. The state winners are announced and celebrated at the Student Film Festival during Annual Conference. See the Jim Harbin webpage for more information and a listing of winners. 2017-2018 Committee members: Joanne Torlucci |
Michelle Jarrett, Chair
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Committee on Leadership Development:
The Leadership Development Committee plans, coordinates, and monitors short and long-term leadership development activities for FAME and works with local associations to plan and execute regional leadership activities. 2017-2018 Committee members: Elaine Aaron and Melissa Ingram |
Michelle Jarrett, Chair
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Committee on Legislation:
The Legislative Committee develops the legislative platform of the association; directs and coordinates legislative efforts initiated and/or supported by the association; and makes recommendations related to legislation to the Executive Board as the need arises. See the Legislative webpage for resources and more information. 2017-2018 Committee members: Henry Haake, Mary idsardi, Marge Keller, Lindsey Whittington, Ruth Witter |
Ramona Rhae, Chair
Josh Newhouse, Co-Chair
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Committee on Membership:
The Membership Committee actively solicits memberships from eligible persons; serves as liaison with national or state organizations with which FAME is affiliated; serves as liaison with the Executive Board and membership; and promotes membership through Florida Media Quarterly and other venues. See the Membership webpage to join FAME or renew your membership. |
Lou Greco, Chair
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Committee on Nominations:
The Nominations Committee prepares and makes available nominating forms to the membership for the purpose of suggesting nominees for FAME's officers and Board members and other elected persons. See the Nominations webpage for the nominating form. 2017-2018 Committee members: Laurie Arnez, Michelle Jarrett, and Debora McNeil |
Nancy Teger, Chair
Marge Cox, Co-Chair
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Committee on Professional Development:
The Professional Development Committee supports continuous professional development and training to maintain highly qualified faculty and staff who are committed to serving the educational needs of students. The Committee reviews the professional development needs of the membership, recommends new initiatives to the Board of Directors, and monitors the ongoing offerings of the association. They arrange for monthly webinars for all members. See the Webinar webpage for registration for all webinars |
Melanie Mahaffey, Chair
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The Committee on Scholarship:
The Scholarship Committee promotes, evaluates, and awards the Sandy Ulm Scholarship for school librarians continuing their education in the field of Library Science and/or Educational Media. See the Scholarship Webpage for more information and the application. 2017-2018 Committee members: Diane Austin, Amanda Lucas, Alyson Murray, Ana Woodbrey, Cindy Wray |
Ashlee Cornett, Chair SSYRA 6-8
Jennifer Caressimo, Chair SSYRA 3-5
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Committee on Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA):
The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Committee plans, coordinates, and monitors the selection of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award by the school children of Florida in grades 3-5 and 6-8; plans an event at the Annual Conference for the presentation of the Sunshine State Young Readers Award; and develops a master list of titles from which the book awards will be chosen. See the SSYRA webpage for more information including the titles and resources. 2017-2018 SSYRA 6-8 Committee members: Toni Alfiero, Daniela Drazan, Yvette Katz, Kathleen Lewelling, Ryan McGregor, Sara Ratliff, Lisa Rivera Scallan, Roberta Wetzel, Ana Woodbrey 2017-2018 SSYRA 3-5 Committee members: Jennifer Caressimo, Kathy Dryden, Gail Ellis, Scarlett Ferstl, Kim Fields, Laura Hobbs, Jenny Massey, Dione Mila, Bobette Ross |
Laurie Arnez, Chair
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Committee on Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. (SSYRA Jr.):
The Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Committee plans, coordinates, and monitors the selection of the SSYRA Jr. Award by the school children of Florida in grades K-2; plans an event at the Annual Conference for the presentation of the SSYRA Jr. Award; and develops a master list of titles from which the award will be chosen. See the SSYRA Jr. webpage for more information including titles and resources. 2017-2018 Committee members: Elaine Aaron, Shannon Ayrish, Anne Draper, Michele Martinez, Debora McNeil, Kim Pearson, Lauren Ross, Joanna Tamplin, Debbie Tanner |
Kristen Badger, Chair
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Committee on Ways and Means:
The Committee on Ways and Means engages in fundraising and grant writing activities for FAME including the basket raffle at Annual Conference, and engages in the development and promotion of FAME products. The Committee works closely with the Conference Committee. 2017-2018 Committee members: Toni Alfiero, Abby Bergman, Cate Brandner, Karin Gowens, Matt Ostrowsky, Sarah Reckenwald, David Richards, Shanna Stephens, Melanie Tahan |
Kris Smith, Chair
Michelle Jarrett, Chair
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Conference Committee:
The Conference Committee plans and organizes the Annual Conference of the association; sets exhibit and registration fees with approval of the Executive Board; provides and encourages opportunities for member participation in program, registration, local arrangement events, and the evaluation of the conference. 2017-2018 Committee members: Vic Burke, Brandi Gutch, Birgit Rumplik, Melanie Tehan, Shelley Ward |
Now that you know about all the committees, fill out the Committee Interest Form to let us know how you would like to be involved with FAME!